This inquiry was self-referred on 22 February 2012.
Resolution passed 22 February 2012, Minutes No 7, Item 3
That the Committee examines the role of distraction in crash casualties as it
affects all road users in NSW, with a view to identifying its impact and to
propose solutions for mitigating its negative consequences, with particular
reference to:
a) The nature and extent of distraction as a contributor to crash casualties on
NSW roads;
b) Current rates and future trends in take up of electronic devices, both by
road users and vehicle manufacturers;
c) Regulatory means of enforcing harm minimisation caused by such devices;
d) Technological solutions to managing the harmful consequences of distraction;
e) Other solutions to reduce information overload for road users; and
f) Any other related matters.
